Eating tomatoes raw is best for reducing blood pressure, said Dr Josh Axe.

“This most popular berry/veggie, laden with the heart-healthy nutrient lycopene, has been shown to lower high blood pressure significantly, sometimes rendering drug treatments completely unnecessary,” he said.

“Specifically related to research on coronary heart disease, tomato nutrition in particular was named as a determining factor in prevention.”

High levels of lycopene has also been shown to lower the risk of death in metabolic syndrome patients.

Prostate and breast cancer could also be prevented by eating more tomatoes, it’s been claimed.